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IR35 – Update

With IR35 having been extended to the private sector in April 2021, what do we know so far? Here’s our insight.

Fire and rehire

Minimise risk when it comes to fire and rehire

What is the concept of firing and rehiring, and how do you stay on the right side of both the law and your moral obligations to staff?

Tactical Hiring in a recruitment crisis

Recruitment crisis? Solutions for tactical hiring even when it’s urgent

Recruitment in the current climate is potentially unnerving, given the fallout from months of lockdowns. Here are our tips for recruiting without delay.

One bad apple in the workplace

One bad apple in the workplace

A toxic employee is akin to a bad apple among a healthy crop. Here's how to deal with them, with minimal or no damage to your business.

The effort of appraisals

The importance of performance appraisals

Appraisals often require a lot of effort on your part as an employer, but here's why that effort is absolutely worth it for your business.

Hospitality restart

Hospitality restart

For hospitality staff returning to work after lockdown, the next few months may prove tougher than usual. Here are 5 tips for your business.

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Learn crucial HR procedures with our HR Heroes course

Learning how to deal with recruitment, probation, grievance, family friendly entitlements, and more, with our 4-part HR training course.

COVID vaccine for employees - angst amid the workforce

Vaccine angst amid the workforce

With employers having a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment, how do you deal with employees choosing not to take the vaccine?

Employee mental health

HR and employee mental health. What are my obligations?

We look at what causes poor employee mental health in the workplace, and how your business could improve wellbeing.

Onboarding remotely - strategies for success

Onboarding remotely – strategies for success

Are you planning on remote onboarding new recruits to your business? Here are our tips for achieving success while onboarding remotely.

Online candidate interview tips

Online candidate interviews: Top tips to get it right

Looking for online interview tips? Here's how to interview candidates successfully using virtual software.

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Return to work after COVID-19 Toolkit

Find out what is contained in the MAD-HR 'Return to work after COVID-19' Toolkit and how getting the toolkit can help your business.

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Moodbeam and employee well-being

The Moodbeam is a mood-tracking device, similar to some fitness tracking watches. We look at the possible impact from a HR perspective.

Work From Home

Work from home, hybrid or office – how do you manage staff in different settings?

How do you manage work from home, hybrid and office staff? We look at the advantages and disadvantages of each style of work.

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Coming out of Lockdown – case studies

As we progress through the government’s ‘roadmap’ of exiting lockdown, we’ve been catching up with some of our clients to look at the changes

Signs you are getting the best from your HR consultancy

Signs you’re getting the best from your HR consultancy

What makes a good HR consultancy? We explain the elements that a good HR consultancy should deliver for your business.

Voluntary redundancy - what is it?

Compulsory redundancy and voluntary redundancy – what’s the difference?

What's the difference between voluntary redundancy and compulsory redundancy? We explore both actions here.

HR Strategy and how it will affect the next 12 months of your business

HR Strategy and how it will affect the next 12 months of your business

Your investment into your HR strategy will directly affect the results achieved by your business in the next year. Here's how.

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5 things we wish all employers knew about HR

Understanding basic HR principles can help you manage risk, retain your employees, encourage development and lead to your business' success.

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Are HR Consultants a dying breed?

We look at the ever changing world of work and how HR consultants are evolving alongside the developments.

MAD-HR Director Carole Burman joins The Consortium

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Director, Carole Burman has joined The Consortium as an Associate. 

Shining the Spotlight on Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Enabling leaders to see neurodivergence as a business advantage.

The Role of AI in Modern Recruitment

The MAD-HR team explores the growth of AI in recruitment processes and explains how to invest in your recruitment strategy.

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